Mountain River Dojo

Aiki jujutsu technique San Kajo explained by James Williams Sensei, Nami ryu Kaicho In Nami ryu our Kenjutsu and our Aiki-jujutsu are identical movements. In essence, everything is kenjutsu. Close combat with edged weapons is a contact envir...

Tameshigiri 3 cuts from the draw using both Katana and Wakizashi James Williams sensei, Nami ryu Iai/batto justsu is striking from the saya with no hesitation. It is immediate and effective. This video demonstrates using both the Katana and the Wakizashi...

9th in a Series Palm strikes, elbows etc for MMA with Street applications Punching people in the head when you are not wrapped and taped with gloves on is not generally a good idea. Hands are not made to strike round hard objects t...

Training with my teacher Kuroda Tetsuzan Sensei in Japan many years ago. Kuroda Sensei is truly exceptional.

Strategy is the Craft of the Warrior-James Williams Sensei, Nami ryu The famous warrior Miyamoto Musashi said, "Strategy is the Craft of the Warrior". Fundamental to strategy is the ability to separate truth from fiction. The ...

Ep41: James Williams Sensei on Crisis Response Part 1 James Williams Sensei of Nami-ryu Aiki Heiho explains that crisis response is an opportunity for martial artists to demonstrate leadership, resilience, and clarity despite the hysteria and emotionalism prevalent online and in the mockingbird media. Shownotes: www.everydaysamurai.life/41 Fitness: www...

7th in a Series Jab and Right hand for Boxing, MMA, with Street Applications The classic one two punch combinations, the bread and butter of striking with the hands. As you drill make sure that you are paying attention to what you hav...

Something to ponder when fear, confirmation bias and opinion become the order of the day.